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    Linsey, having regained herposure but still seething with rage, clenched her fists, eager to confront Caitlin. Her voice was tight with fury. “Why is Caitlin pretending like nothing happened? She saw us—she definitely saw us—and still, she didn’t step in. Why? What kind of person does that?” Her voice sharpened, tinged with disbelief. “Haven’t you always treated her well? And this is how she repays you? She’s so ungrateful. And don’t even get me started on yton—why is she with him?”

    Kallie shook her head, unable to find the right words to exin theplicated mess involving Caitlin. Instead, she let out a slow breath and said simply, “Don’t get so worked up. There’s more to this than what we see.” Then, a cold, almost amused smile curved her lips. “As for Caitlin… I’m done. I don’t want to concern myself with her anymore.”

    This time, Kallie meant it. No more justifications, no more second chances.

    Even if this had been a misunderstanding on Caitlin’s part, Caitlin should have known Kallie better. She should have known that Kallie would never do what others used her of. But instead, Caitlin had believed the worst—without question, without hesitation.

    It was in that moment Kallie realized the truth: she had never truly understood Caitlin. Maybe they were never meant to coexist peacefully, especially not now—not with Caitlin standing at yton’s side.

    What unsettled Kallie wasn’t just Caitlin’s indifference. It was something else, something darker. A quiet but unmistakable animosity lurked beneath Caitlin’s gaze. It didn’t make sense. Or maybe it did. Maybe Caitlin had always resented her, and Kallie had just been too blind to see it.

    Before Kallie could dwell on it further, the hotel CEO approached, his demeanor careful, almost apologetic. “Mr. Reeves, Mrs. Reeves, shall I arrange a new room for you? Please, don’t worry about the cost—it’s on me aspensation. I sincerely regret what happened today.”

    Kallie met his nervous gaze and then shook her head, her voice calm but distant. “No. There are people here I don’t wish to see, and I have no interest in staying. I’ll find my own ce.” She offered him a fleeting nce, her tone carrying no bitterness, only firm finality. “You don’t have to walk on eggshells. I know today’s events weren’t your fault. This is just my decision.”

    The hotel CEO let out a quiet sigh of relief, nodding gratefully.

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    Jake’s expression darkened, his reluctance evident. “You’re just going to let Caitlin off that easily?”

    Kallie met his gaze, her voice steady, unshaken. “No. I just don’t see the point in wasting my time on her.” She exhaled slowly before adding, “She didn’t put me in this situation—she just chose to stand on the opposite side again. I won’t be so forgiving.”

    Jake studied her, taking in herposed demeanor, the slight disarray in her clothes, and the exhaustion lining her features. His fists clenched for a moment, but seeing the quiet resolve in her eyes, he let out a low breath and said no more.

    However, Linsey, observing from the side, noticed a brief flicker of pure, icy rage in Jake’s eyes. A cold, calcting angery beneath his calm exterior.

    Jake cared deeply for Kallie. Too deeply to let this go. Linsey didn’t doubt it for a second—he would do something. Whether now orter, there would be consequences for Caitlin.

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